Live in Your Wheel House

Your Home Should Feel Like You - The Environment Spoke | S1, Ep. 14

In Episode 14 of Live in Your Wheel House, host Kim Costa explores the Environment spoke of the Wheel House Method -- one of the eight dimensions that determines whether your home truly supports your life. This episode goes far beyond interior design to examine five key dimensions of environmental alignment: geography and the natural world, indoor and outdoor lifestyle, community and social environment, personality match (introvert vs. extrovert), and safety and surroundings. Kim inducts Matthew and Camila McConaughey into the Wheel House Hall of Fame as the ultimate example of intentional environment living. From Matthew's deep Texas roots to Camila's Brazilian warmth, their story is a masterclass in choosing where you live based on who you actually are -- not who the world expects you to be. This episode includes a listener reflection exercise, Wheel House Wisdom takeaways, and the Stay, Go, or Reno framework applied to the Environment spoke. In this episode you will learn: The 5 dimensions of the Environment spoke and why most people only think about one of them Why geography is not just scenery -- it is medicine for your nervous system How introvert and extrovert energy should shape where and how you live The full story of how Matthew and Camila McConaughey built a life in Austin that honors both of their backgrounds and personalities The Stay, Go, or Reno framework applied specifically to the Environment spoke A guided reflection exercise to assess your own environment alignment right now.   Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations. Go to Kim's website [https://lifestylefoundations.com] for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment. Order Kim's book at any book retailer and get $300 in book bonuses free at: https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com [https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com] Follow Kim on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa] Follow Kim on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtor] Follow Kim on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecosta] Follow Kim on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@kim.e.costa] Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.

The Love Spoke: How Your Home Either Fans the Flame or Freezes It Out | S1, Ep. 13

Does your home fan the flame of your relationship — or quietly freeze it out? In this episode, Kim Costa explores the Romance spoke of the Wheel House Assessment and reveals how the spaces in your home either support or sabotage your most important relationship. You’ll discover how romance shows up in every room of your home — from your bedroom retreat to the porch where you actually sit together — and why this spoke is one of the most powerful drivers of every other area of your life. Kim walks through the Romance spoke across Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, showing how even your sleep environment and kitchen layout affect the quality of your connection. Then, Kim inducts Ina and Jeffrey Garten into the Wheel House Hall of Fame for Romance. Theirs is a nearly 60-year love story built not just in a relationship, but in the homes they have created together: the iconic East Hampton Barn that Ina pursued for a decade; the Paris apartment Jeffrey trusted her to renovate sight unseen, where they return every anniversary; and the painting Jeffrey chose in secret because it ‘belonged’ in the space Ina loved. Their story is proof that a home can hold a love story — and make it last. Whether you’re partnered, newly married, a long-time couple, or single and building a home that reflects who you are, this episode offers practical, specific ways to strengthen the Romance spoke of your Wheel House. In this episode: •       How the Romance spoke affects your health, career, finances, and more •       What your bedroom, kitchen, and porch are really saying about your relationship •       Why Ina Garten’s East Hampton Barn is a masterclass in romantic intention •       The painting Jeffrey Garten chose in secret — and why it still hangs there 15 years later •       The Paris apartment, the anniversary ritual, and what it means to build a home together •       Simple shifts you can make TODAY to create more connection in your home •       Why this spoke matters just as much if you’re single Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations. Go to Kim's website [https://lifestylefoundations.com] for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment. Order Kim's book at any book retailer and get $300 in book bonuses free at: https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com [https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com] Follow Kim on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa] Follow Kim on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtor] Follow Kim on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecosta] Follow Kim on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@kim.e.costa] Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.

The Sacred Spoke: How Your Home Holds Your Soul | S1, Ep. 12

[PODCAST IS BACK!] After pausing to launch her book Live in Your Wheel House, Kim Costa returns with a powerful episode on the Spirituality spoke of the Wheel House Assessment. What if the peace you're searching for isn't found in a meditation retreat or a quiet church—but in the walls of your own home? In this episode, Kim reveals how your home either supports your soul or sabotages it. You'll discover how spirituality shows up in every corner of your home—from your morning coffee ritual to your bedroom sanctuary—and why this one spoke can strengthen or weaken every other area of your life. Kim breaks down spirituality through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, showing how even your most basic needs (sleep, food, safety) become sacred when designed with intention. Then she explores how spirituality affects your health, career, relationships, and finances—proving this isn't just the "top of the pyramid," but the thread that holds everything together. The highlight: Kim inducts Allen Levi—author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Theo of Golden—into the Wheel House Hall of Fame for Spirituality. Allen's story is remarkable: a nearly 70-year-old debut novelist who wrote his phenomenon from a family farm in rural Georgia. Hidden in the pines on his property is a chapel built in 1806, moved from Mobile, Alabama, where Allen's ancestors were founding members. This 200-year-old sacred space—where Allen worships, prays, and plays his music—demonstrates that when you design your home to support your soul, extraordinary things become possible. Whether you're Christian, practice yoga, follow another spiritual tradition, or are simply spiritual-but-not-religious, this episode offers practical ways to create sacred space in your home—no mansion or historic chapel required. Resources: Free Lifestyle Lift Assessment at LifestyleFoundations.com | Order Live in Your Wheel House and get $300+ in bonuses at LiveInYourWheelHouseBook.com Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations. Go to Kim's website [https://lifestylefoundations.com] for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment. Order Kim's book at any book retailer and get $300 in book bonuses free at: https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com [https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com] Follow Kim on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa] Follow Kim on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtor] Follow Kim on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecosta] Follow Kim on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@kim.e.costa] Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.

Your Home is Either a Magnet or A Barrier | S1, Ep. 11

Is your home designed for the relationships you say matter most—or is it accidentally pushing people away? In this episode, Kim shares the vulnerable story of Clarity Farm, her beautiful but isolated dream home that taught her the most expensive lesson of her real estate career: a house without people is just a structure. Discover how to assess your Family and Friends spoke through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, from the basics of kitchen flow and dining capacity all the way to legacy-building spaces that anchor family traditions for generations. Kim breaks down the six levels—Physiological, Safety, Love and Belonging, Esteem, Cognitive, and Self-Actualization—showing you exactly how your home either supports or sabotages your most important relationships. Take the 10-question Family and Friends Assessment to score where you stand, then learn from Wheel House Hall of Fame inductees Chip and Joanna Gaines, who walked away from their hit show at its peak to put family first—and built an even bigger empire because of it. This isn't about having a perfect home. It's about having an intentional one. Because life is short, kids grow up, parents age, and time doesn't wait for the perfect renovation. The time to create space for connection is now. Ready to align your home with the people you love? Pre-order "Live in Your Wheel House" at liveinyourwheelhouse.com and get the full Wheel House Assessment, bonus content, and community access. Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations. Go to Kim's website [https://lifestylefoundations.com] for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment. Order Kim's book at any book retailer and get $300 in book bonuses free at: https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com [https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com] Follow Kim on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa] Follow Kim on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtor] Follow Kim on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecosta] Follow Kim on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@kim.e.costa] Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.

Does Your Home Spark Joy—Or Just Look Good on Instagram? | S1, Ep. 10

Pop quiz: Does your home spark joy, or does it just look good on Instagram? In this episode of Live in Your Wheel House, Kim Costa dives into the Recreation spoke of the Wheel House Assessment. This is the dimension most people dismiss as "nice to have" until they realize it's the missing ingredient in their happiness. You can have granite countertops, perfect paint colors, and killer curb appeal, but if your home doesn't support the activities and experiences that light YOU up, you're living in someone else's dream, not your own. Kim explores how your home either invites joy or blocks it, covering: ✨ Why recreation sits at the top of Maslow's Hierarchy (hint: it's not frivolous) ✨ The 7 ways your home should support fun, hobbies, and leisure ✨ How to assess if your Recreation spoke is thriving or barely surviving ✨ Why proximity to joy matters as much as square footage Plus, meet this episode's Wheel House Hall of Fame inductee: Dolly Parton, who proves that when your home supports play, creativity, and simple pleasures, everything else flourishes. If you've been waiting for "someday" to prioritize joy, this episode is your permission slip to start now. Ready to align your home with your most authentic life? Preorder Kim's book Live in Your Wheel House at LifestyleFoundations.com and discover the step-by-step method to living intentionally—starting at home. Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are right now or who you are becoming can transform everything. Each episode features takeaways and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a quick, five star review - it helps us bring you more inspiring conversations. Go to Kim's website [https://lifestylefoundations.com] for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment. Order Kim's book at any book retailer and get $300 in book bonuses free at: https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com [https://liveinyourwheelhousebook.com] Follow Kim on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa] Follow Kim on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtor] Follow Kim on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecosta] Follow Kim on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@kim.e.costa] Podcast Disclaimer: Stories on this show are inspired by real life experiences, but all names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Any resemblance to real people is coincidental. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial, medical or psychological advice. Please seek a qualified professional for any financial, legal, or health concerns.